Shock absorber M38

Herrmann_Sherman · Post by **Herrmann_Sherman** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 1:10 am

This is my new question, I´m wondering about no elasticity of my M38, especially in curves. The M38 makes me feel riding a board...and I have no experience with other M38 Jeeps. I only have taken some trips on a Willys MB from a friend of mine and he feels much softer...

Are the shock absorbers much too old or is this the way how a M38 runs

HS

Post by **wesk** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:59 am

The M38 is stiffer riding then the MB but not a lot. If the shocks are the correct lengths then they would not induce a ride like a board unless the springs are worn out and sagging a lot which would allow the shocks to bottom out.

Herrmann_Sherman · Post by **Herrmann_Sherman** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:03 am

Do the front and rear shocks have the same lenght or are they different on an M38?

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:45 am

From the TM9-8012 maintenance manual:

Length Compressed = 10-15/16"
Length Extended = 17-7/16"

The ORD 9 lists different part numbers, but I believe this is because the rear shocks had rock guard plates spot welded onto them.
Front & rear shocks on the M38 are both the same length.

Herrmann_Sherman · Post by **Herrmann_Sherman** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 1:53 pm

Many thanks

HS